Using products such as baking soda, vinegar and lemon juice will help you have a sparkling oven and as a bonus you can also get rid of unpleasant odors.
How to Clean a Crushed Oven in 5 Minutes
Cooking with a dirty oven can be harmful to your health because encrustations and residues of burnt food can build up in the oven and produce smoke and unpleasant odors that can contaminate the food being cooked in the oven.
Additionally, the smoke produced by the encrustations can contain toxic substances that, if inhaled, can cause irritation to the respiratory tract and lungs. Finally, a dirty oven can also be a favorable environment for the growth of bacteria and germs that can contaminate food and cause illness.
However, during certain periods, such as in winter, the oven can be used intensively and become difficult to clean .
Let’s see how to clean the encrusted oven with eco-friendly products. To carry out a complete and eco-friendly cleaning of the oven , you can use a mixture of baking soda, water and a few drops of white vinegar. This home method is able to guarantee a brilliant result and eliminate odors, without the use of chemical detergents.
Furthermore, this solution is environmentally friendly, not to mention that it is economically convenient.
First, you need to remove all the baking trays, casserole dishes and racks from the oven and make sure there is nothing superfluous inside before starting the cleaning operations. If possible, it is advisable to remove the oven door by lifting the side levers to facilitate cleaning the gaps and seals.
Steam cleaning
To prepare the mixture, place a bowl full of water on the stove and bring it to a boil. When it starts to boil, turn off the heat and add a glass of vinegar. Then preheat the oven to a temperature between 150° and 180° C. When the oven has reached the desired temperature, turn it off and place the pot with the water and vinegar inside the oven.
Let the steam act for at least three hours so that it softens the encrustations on the oven walls. Then finish by removing all the residues with the softened encrustations using a spatula or alternatively a soft sponge.
Lemon and baking soda for encrusted oven
To remove encrusted dirt from the oven , you can use another trick which consists of mixing 170g of bicarbonate with 3 or 4 tablespoons of warm water in a bowl.
Add a few drops of lemon juice , as it is known for its degreasing power, and mix the mixture well. Next, dip a sponge in the mixture and use it to scrub all parts of the oven, paying particular attention to the dirtiest and most encrusted areas. Finally, rinse frequently using hot water.
To complete the cleaning of the oven , you can spray vinegar on all the parts still damp with water and bicarbonate, creating a highly degreasing chemical reaction.
You can use a spray bottle to make it easier to apply the vinegar. Let the mixture sit for at least an hour . Then, thoroughly rinse the oven walls with a sponge and hot water, gradually removing all the vinegar and baking soda particles.
Finally, dry everything with a clean cloth , making sure that there are no odors or dirt residues.
Next, proceed to clean the oven racks and door , paying particular attention to the joints. On a work surface, sprinkle the racks with baking soda and then spray with vinegar until a white foam forms.
For a more thorough cleaning, you can leave the grates immersed in boiling water for a whole day. Finally, rinse the grates well with hot water.
Next, put the clean racks back into the oven and reattach the door . Make sure there is no more vinegar smell. If there are still smells, turn on the oven and place a pan with a liter of hot water and the juice of two lemons on the lowest shelf. Let the mixture evaporate after turning off the oven to completely remove any smells.
One last remedy we recommend is lemon and yeast , two very specific ingredients that together have a surprising effect on oven encrustations.
Practical advice
To clean the oven naturally, it is advisable to do it at least once a week if it is used frequently. It is important to remove residues before they become encrustations to facilitate cleaning. When cleaning, it is advisable to make movements from the inside out and clean the crevices.
If the buildup is stubborn, you may need to repeat the steps more than once. You can use a soft-bristled dish brush to remove the residue, but it is important to wear thick gloves to protect your hands.
